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Length-adjustable tie bar for marine engines

US8425270B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 18, 2011
Grant dateApr 23, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 18, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2326/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a tie bar. The tie bar has a first subassembly and a second subassembly. The first subassembly includes an end portion configured to connect to a propulsion unit, a first tube that extends from the end portion and a threaded member operatively connected to the end portion and disposed within and at least partially extending along the first tube. The second subassembly includes an end portion configured to connect to a further propulsion unit and a second tube that extends from the end portion of the second subassembly. The second subassembly is configured to threadably engage with the threaded member. The distance of separation between the end portions is selectively adjustable thereby.

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